beat
beat
bi:t
bit
British pronunciation
/biːt/

Definition und Bedeutung von „beat“ im Englischen

to beat
01

schlagen, prügeln

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury
Transitive: to beat sb
to beat definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The soldiers were instructed not to beat prisoners during interrogation.
Den Soldaten wurde befohlen, Gefangene während des Verhörs nicht zu schlagen.
02

schlagen, besiegen

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win
Transitive: to beat a rival
to beat definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She strategized to beat her opponents in the chess tournament and claim victory.
Sie entwickelte eine Strategie, um ihre Gegner im Schachturnier zu schlagen und den Sieg zu erringen.
03

schlagen, rühren

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.
Transitive: to beat food ingredients
to beat definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
To make a smooth sauce, you need to beat the ingredients well.
Um eine glatte Sauce zu machen, müssen Sie die Zutaten gut schlagen.
04

schlagen, prügeln

to hit something or someone multiple times in succession
Intransitive: to beat on sth
example
Beispiele
The drummer began to beat on the drums, filling the room with rhythm.
Der Schlagzeuger begann, die Trommeln zu schlagen, und füllte den Raum mit Rhythmus.
05

schlagen, hämmern

to form or mold something by hitting or striking it repeatedly
Transitive: to beat solid material | to beat solid material into a shape
example
Beispiele
Workers beat the iron into the shape of a horseshoe.
Die Arbeiter schlagen das Eisen in die Form eines Hufeisens.
06

schlagen, trommeln

to produce a rhythmic sound by being struck
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The sound of the snare drum beat steadily, keeping the tempo for the entire band.
Der Klang der Snare-Drum schlug gleichmäßig und hielt das Tempo für die ganze Band.
07

kreuzen, gegen den Wind segeln

to sail or navigate a boat or ship in a zigzag course against the wind, tacking back and forth
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
We could n’t sail directly into the wind, so we had to beat back and forth to make progress.
Wir konnten nicht direkt gegen den Wind segeln, also mussten wir kreuzen, um voranzukommen.
08

schlagen, klopfen

to make repeated movements or strikes in the air
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The helicopter ’s blades beat against the wind, creating a loud hum.
Die Rotorblätter des Hubschraubers schlagen gegen den Wind und erzeugen ein lautes Summen.
09

schlagen, prügeln

to exert intense, harsh force or pressure
Intransitive: to beat somewhere
example
Beispiele
His angry gaze beat into me, making me feel small and exposed.
Sein wütender Blick schlug in mich ein, ließ mich klein und bloß fühlen.
10

schlagen, durchsuchen

to walk or move across an area of land, striking the ground or vegetation to flush out game birds for hunting
Transitive: to beat an area of land
example
Beispiele
He was assigned to beat the area near the woods where the ducks often gathered.
Er wurde beauftragt, das Gebiet in der Nähe des Waldes zu durchkämmen, wo sich die Enten oft versammelten.
11

treten, stampfen

to create or form something by repeatedly stepping, pressing, or driving over it
Transitive: to beat a pathway
example
Beispiele
His constant pacing beat a groove into the soft earth by the fence.
Sein ständiges Hin- und Hergehen schlug eine Furche in den weichen Boden neben dem Zaun.
12

schlagen, trommeln

to create a rhythm or signal by striking something in a repeated pattern
Transitive: to beat an instrument or surface
example
Beispiele
He beat the tempo with his foot while playing the guitar.
Er schlug den Takt mit seinem Fuß, während er Gitarre spielte.
13

schlagen, flattern

to move the wings up and down, typically as part of flight or in preparation for flight
Transitive: to beat the wings
example
Beispiele
The hummingbird beat its tiny wings so fast that they appeared as a blur.
Der Kolibri schlug seine winzigen Flügel so schnell, dass sie verschwommen erschienen.
14

schlagen, trommeln

to create a rhythm or signal by striking something in a repeated pattern
Transitive: to beat a rhythm
example
Beispiele
He beat the tempo with his foot while playing the guitar.
Er schlug den Takt mit seinem Fuß, während er Gitarre spielte.
15

schlagen, pochen

to pulsate, throb, or beat with regular rhythm
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
His heart beat steadily as he focused on the task ahead.
Sein Herz schlug gleichmäßig, während er sich auf die bevorstehende Aufgabe konzentrierte.
16

schlagen, pochen

to make a regular, steady sound or movement
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The metronome beat to keep time for the pianist's practice.
Der Schlag des Metronoms hilft, die Zeit für das Üben des Pianisten zu halten.
17

übertreffen, schlagen

to surpass or outdo someone or something
Transitive: to beat sb/sth
example
Beispiele
They beat expectations with their groundbreaking research.
Sie haben die Erwartungen mit ihrer bahnbrechenden Forschung übertroffen.
18

erschöpfen, ermüden

to cause extreme tiredness or weariness in someone
Transitive: to beat sb
example
Beispiele
The exhausting workout routine beat the entire team.
Die anstrengende Trainingsroutine hat das ganze Team geschlagen.
19

verblüffen, verwirren

to puzzle or confuse someone
Transitive: to beat sb
example
Beispiele
The way he managed to escape from the locked room beats the imagination.
Die Art und Weise, wie er es schaffte, aus dem verschlossenen Raum zu entkommen, übertrifft die Vorstellungskraft.
20

umgehen, überwinden

to find a way to avoid or overcome an obstacle, rule, or restriction
Transitive: to beat an obstacle or restriction
example
Beispiele
To beat the rush, they bought tickets in advance.
Um dem Ansturm zu entgehen, kauften sie die Tickets im Voraus.
01

Takt

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm
beat definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The song 's infectious beat makes it impossible not to tap your foot along with the music.
02

the regular pulsing of the heart or arteries as blood moves through them

example
Beispiele
A slow beat can indicate bradycardia.
03

a regular route or assigned area for a sentry, officer, or watchman

example
Beispiele
The beat included both the station and surrounding streets.
04

the action of sailing as close as possible toward the direction from which the wind is blowing

example
Beispiele
The racing crew executed a precise beat along the course.
05

a strike, blow, or physical hit

example
Beispiele
The beat of the club hurt his arm.
06

a regular rate of repetition or cycle, not necessarily musical

example
Beispiele
A beat of applause followed the announcement.
07

the sound produced by a stroke or blow

example
Beispiele
The loud beat signaled the start of the performance.
08

a pulsation produced when two waves of slightly different frequencies interfere, with a frequency equal to their difference

example
Beispiele
Engineers measured the beat to calibrate the oscillator.
09

the fundamental unit of time that forms the basis of musical rhythm

example
Beispiele
Beats guide dancers through the choreography.
10

a brief moment or pause in a scene signaling a change in emotion, thought, or narrative emphasis

example
Beispiele
Each beat allowed the audience to absorb the character's emotions.
01

erschöpft, kaputt

extremely tired or worn out
beat definition and meaning
SlangSlang
example
Beispiele
By Friday, I'm always beat from the workweek.
Bis Freitag bin ich immer erschöpft von der Arbeitswoche.
02

perfekt geschminkt, makellos geschminkt

wearing a full face of makeup, usually applied skillfully and flawlessly
SlangSlang
example
Beispiele
Wow, your contour is beat, you could be on a magazine cover.
Wow, dein Make-up ist perfekt, du könntest auf einem Magazin-Cover sein.
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